Travel Oregon Competitive & Recovery Grants Program
Source: EugeneCascadesCoast.org
Travel Oregon believes improved infrastructure is needed to enhance and expand visitor experience over both the short and long-term and that these enhancements can help in economic recovery efforts. To support this, Travel Oregon unveiled a Competitive & Recovery Grants Program. Applications open on March 15 and close on March 31. View the grant guidelines for eligibility. Contact grants@traveloregon.com with any questions.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Go West Summit Notes Available
The Leads/Notes from Go West Summit travel trade show have been compiled by Travel Oregon and annotated by Meg to highlight the mutual appointments with international tour operators, receptive tour operators and international media. It was very encouraging to hear that Oregon is of great interest, especially to European travellers looking for outdoor adventures and uncrowded spaces. Please contact Meg@eugenecascadescoast.org if you would like a copy of these Leads/Notes, and if you would like to schedule a meeting to go over the notes to see which ones are a good match for your business.
Eugene Marathon’s Corporate Wellness Challenge
Create a culture of health, wellness and camaraderie in your workplace by signing up for the Corporate Wellness Challenge. Visit the website for information on how to sign up, how it works, prizes and more. Contact Becky@eugenemarathon.com
Lane County Covid Vaccine Appointment Scheduler
This online scheduling system will be used to address the increased eligibility groups and prepare for vaccinating all who become eligible May 1.
Oregon Coast Tourism Engagement Listening Session – March 30
Review draft regional strategic plans as well as high-level statewide strategic priorities and share their insights and perspectives. The information collected from participants during these sessions will help inform strategies, tactics and key programmatic and funding decisions in 2021-23 Strategic Plans. Anyone who is involved in the tourism industry, including business owners, staff, destination management organizations, public land managers, policymakers and tribal representatives are strongly encouraged to attend. The Oregon Coast session will be held virtually on March 30 from 3:30 – 5 p.m.
